Tooling Technician

Spectrum Plastics Group, A DuPont Business; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled mold technician to join their team. This role involves diagnosing and repairing mold issues, ensuring safety standards are upheld, and fabricating necessary parts. You'll work with complex machinery and have the opportunity to apply your technical skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you're passionate about problem-solving and enjoy hands-on work, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact while advancing your career in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety and maintenance documents.
• Experience with mold disassembly, repair, and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mold problems and propose repair solutions.
• Disassemble and reassemble molds for repairs and cleaning.

Skills

Problem Diagnosis

Repair Skills

Safety Awareness

Mathematical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Technical School Training

Tools

Tool Room Machines

Repair Tools

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: SPG - Minneapolis - Minneapolis, MN

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $28.00 - $32.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Manufacturing

Description

SUMMARY:
Diagnose mold problems, propose repairs, and perform repairs independently. Fabricate parts, fixtures, etc.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Actively promote and drive a culture of safety.
2. Disassemble and reassemble all molds as needed for change-over, repair, and cleaning.
3. Diagnose problems with the mold and propose repair solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Disassemble and reassemble all molds as needed for change-over, repair, and cleaning; check mold history file for disassembly notes before beginning.
2. Diagnose problems with the mold and propose repair solutions. Assess scope of repairs to ensure that any special tools, parts, outside work, etc. will be available to meet completion date. Perform agreed upon repairs using all tools and machines necessary. Update mold history file when repair work is performed on the mold cavity.
3. Use yellow toolroom job ticket card to log the mold, shop order, and time spent performing the job.
4. Set up complex machines needed for secondary operations at the press.
5. Fabricate spare mold parts, jigs, fixtures, and gauges. Set up and operate all Tool Room machines as job dictates.
6. Perform emergency repairs to the mold while it’s in the press.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.